Premium Burley Stems Industrial Pack from Japan
High-quality unpulverized Burley tobacco stems in industrial packaging for use in dissolvable tobacco or snus production. Classed in 2401.30.23.20 as uncut Burley stems for non-cigarette products, per chapter's unmanufactured refuse provisions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Affix 'not for cigarette use' labels and secure buyer contracts proving end-use
• Avoid retail-style packaging (e.g
• small consumer packs) to prevent 'prepared for marketing' reclassification
• Test for glycerol/molasses; presence could imply water pipe tobacco under 2403.11.00